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A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served. A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their subsequent marriage and child. Justices Vivek Agarwal and R K Choubey stated that a minor's consent is immaterial and only the Supreme Court can suspend sentences under Article 142. The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their subsequent marriage and child. Justices Vivek Agarwal and R K Choubey stated that a minor's consent is immaterial and only the Supreme Court can suspend sentences under Article 142.

Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid attack survivors, senior citizens over 80, those below the poverty line, and legal aid recipients will now be fast-tracked. This initiative aims to ensure their cases don't get overlooked amidst the Supreme Court's massive caseload. Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid attack survivors, senior citizens over 80, those below the poverty line, and legal aid recipients will now be fast-tracked. This initiative aims to ensure their cases don't get overlooked amidst the Supreme Court's massive caseload.

Jammu police reported no active terrorist presence in 2025, attributing the lowest FIR count in five years to effective preventive policing. The district saw a significant increase in case disposal rates and a strong crackdown on organized crime and narcotics, with substantial seizures and arrests made. Jammu police reported no active terrorist presence in 2025, attributing the lowest FIR count in five years to effective preventive policing. The district saw a significant increase in case disposal rates and a strong crackdown on organized crime and narcotics, with substantial seizures and arrests made.

The CBI has busted a bribery ring within the Jhansi CGST office, arresting five individuals, including a deputy commissioner, two superintendents, an advocate, and a company owner. Officials were allegedly demanding Rs 1.5 crore for favourable treatment in GST evasion cases. A trap operation led to the recovery of Rs 1.60 crore in cash, jewellery, and valuables. The CBI has busted a bribery ring within the Jhansi CGST office, arresting five individuals, including a deputy commissioner, two superintendents, an advocate, and a company owner. Officials were allegedly demanding Rs 1.5 crore for favourable treatment in GST evasion cases. A trap operation led to the recovery of Rs 1.60 crore in cash, jewellery, and valuables.

The DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India, demanding an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANI) despite recurring technical issues. The notice highlights safety concerns related to aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List compliance, and flight crew decisions on specific flights, including operations on the Delhi-Tokyo route. The DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India, demanding an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANI) despite recurring technical issues. The notice highlights safety concerns related to aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List compliance, and flight crew decisions on specific flights, including operations on the Delhi-Tokyo route.

The Election Commission of India has ordered the West Bengal government to release enhanced honorariums for Booth Level Officers. The commission also warned against intimidating election staff. Polling stations will be established in diverse locations to ensure voter access. This comes amid a dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. The Election Commission of India has ordered the West Bengal government to release enhanced honorariums for Booth Level Officers. The commission also warned against intimidating election staff. Polling stations will be established in diverse locations to ensure voter access. This comes amid a dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.

A new narrative suggests China will lead, with the US and India vying for second. Analyst Keji Mao argues US "strategic altruism" towards India has ended due to American decline anxiety. However, the article counters that US decline is exaggerated, China's economic rise faces headwinds, and India is forging an independent path, leading to a complex, contested global order. A new narrative suggests China will lead, with the US and India vying for second. Analyst Keji Mao argues US "strategic altruism" towards India has ended due to American decline anxiety. However, the article counters that US decline is exaggerated, China's economic rise faces headwinds, and India is forging an independent path, leading to a complex, contested global order.

India's national security adopted a harder stance in 2025 following the brutal Pahalgam massacre. Prime Minister Modi declared a 'Yuddha' against terror, leading to Operation Sindoor, a significant counteroffensive targeting terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and PoK. Diplomatic and military actions were taken to hold Pakistan accountable for cross-border terrorism. India's national security adopted a harder stance in 2025 following the brutal Pahalgam massacre. Prime Minister Modi declared a 'Yuddha' against terror, leading to Operation Sindoor, a significant counteroffensive targeting terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and PoK. Diplomatic and military actions were taken to hold Pakistan accountable for cross-border terrorism.

Uttar Pradesh Police reported 48 alleged criminal deaths in encounters during 2025, the highest in eight years. This reflects a zero-tolerance policy against crime. Over 2,700 operations in 2025 saw thousands injured and one officer killed. The state also registered significant cases against illegal religious conversions and cow smuggling. Uttar Pradesh Police reported 48 alleged criminal deaths in encounters during 2025, the highest in eight years. This reflects a zero-tolerance policy against crime. Over 2,700 operations in 2025 saw thousands injured and one officer killed. The state also registered significant cases against illegal religious conversions and cow smuggling.

A woman was brutally assaulted and left with severe injuries after accepting a lift in Faridabad. Meanwhile, Zomato and Swiggy are increasing delivery incentives amidst a planned strike. India's External Affairs Minister met with BNP's Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, and the Centre has banned high-dose Nimesulide due to health risks. A woman was brutally assaulted and left with severe injuries after accepting a lift in Faridabad. Meanwhile, Zomato and Swiggy are increasing delivery incentives amidst a planned strike. India's External Affairs Minister met with BNP's Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, and the Centre has banned high-dose Nimesulide due to health risks.

India successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles off the coast of Odisha. The tests, conducted in quick succession from the same launcher, met all flight objectives, demonstrating the missile system's operational reliability and readiness for induction into the armed forces. India successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles off the coast of Odisha. The tests, conducted in quick succession from the same launcher, met all flight objectives, demonstrating the missile system's operational reliability and readiness for induction into the armed forces.

BJP shared a video showing a woman and her family being brutally attacked with bamboo sticks in Uttar Bhangnamari village, Basanti block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The main accused named are Jalil Laskar, Munna Laskar, and Arif Laskar. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya, criticized the state government, claiming the attack reflects a failure of law and order and a lack of safety for women in West Bengal. BJP shared a video showing a woman and her family being brutally attacked with bamboo sticks in Uttar Bhangnamari village, Basanti block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The main accused named are Jalil Laskar, Munna Laskar, and Arif Laskar. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya, criticized the state government, claiming the attack reflects a failure of law and order and a lack of safety for women in West Bengal.

India's 2026 Republic Day parade will showcase the Army's animal contingent, featuring Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and dogs. This historic display highlights their crucial role in extreme terrains, emphasizing endurance, sacrifice, and India's growing self-reliance in defence capabilities. The parade underscores the integration of tradition and innovation in military operations. India's 2026 Republic Day parade will showcase the Army's animal contingent, featuring Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and dogs. This historic display highlights their crucial role in extreme terrains, emphasizing endurance, sacrifice, and India's growing self-reliance in defence capabilities. The parade underscores the integration of tradition and innovation in military operations.

The central government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of the painkiller nimesulide containing more than 100 mg in immediate-release form, citing risks to human health and the availability of safer alternatives. The decision, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act after expert consultation, was notified by the health ministry. Separately, the ministry proposed changes to the Drugs Rules, inviting public feedback within 30 days. The central government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of the painkiller nimesulide containing more than 100 mg in immediate-release form, citing risks to human health and the availability of safer alternatives. The decision, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act after expert consultation, was notified by the health ministry. Separately, the ministry proposed changes to the Drugs Rules, inviting public feedback within 30 days.

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi's condolences to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka following the passing of former PM Begum Khaleda Zia. Jaishankar highlighted Zia's significant influence on India-Bangladesh ties and expressed optimism for future partnership development. India is officially participating in the funeral rites. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi's condolences to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka following the passing of former PM Begum Khaleda Zia. Jaishankar highlighted Zia's significant influence on India-Bangladesh ties and expressed optimism for future partnership development. India is officially participating in the funeral rites.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling India a "dead economy" after the nation surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Poonawalla accused Gandhi of spreading "malicious propaganda" and highlighted India's economic rise from 11th to 4th position under the current government. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling India a "dead economy" after the nation surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Poonawalla accused Gandhi of spreading "malicious propaganda" and highlighted India's economic rise from 11th to 4th position under the current government.